Rosalina Ruususukat Socks by Eline Oftedal

Rosalina Ruususukat Socks

Knitting
August 2016
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
29 stitches and 37 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch in the round
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
779 yards (712 m)
one size
English Finnish German

These soft and pretty bed socks feature a pattern of roses, inspired by traditional Norwegian decorative arts.

Designed by Eline Oftedal, they are knitted in Yarn Stories Fine Merino 4ply using 3mm needles for a relaxed fit. The socks are worked from the cuff down, with stranded colourwork on the legs.

Size
Actual sock circumference 25cm (10in). Length is adjustable.

Needles and Accessories

  • 1 set 3mm (UK 11 /US 2-3) double-pointed needles (DPNs), or circular needles, 60cm long, for Magic Loop method
  • Stitch markers

Yarn Requirements
Yarn Stories Fine Merino 4ply (4ply weight; 100% merino wool, 178m/195yds per 50g ball)

  • A Duck Egg; 2 x 50g balls
  • B Raspberry; 1 x 50g ball
  • C Spring Green; 1 x 50g ball